Senior Accounting Analyst

Deriva Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Attractive Bonus Potential

Job summary

Deriva Energy, a leading renewables company based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Accounting Analyst to own month-end close, intercompany accounting, and internal controls. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and strong process discipline.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 3+ years of experience, and ideally CPA credentials. ERP experience (NetSuite) and proficiency in Excel/Power BI are valued, with opportunities to lead process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of diverse or complex accounting experience beyond degree.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment and with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with a 4-calendar-day close in quarter-end periods.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple legal entities.
• Perform cash accounting, analysis, and reconciliations including treasury/financing transactions.
• Prepare and maintain moderate-to-complex balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Execute assigned SOX controls and support audit requests, testing, and documentation.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and UAT, including process documentation.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate risks and recommendations to management.
• Demonstrate ownership of accounting processes and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Accounting

SOX controls

Intercompany accounting

ERP systems

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or pursuing CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description: Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva ultimate parent is Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. This position is based at Deriva Energy Headquarters, located in Charlotte, NC.

Position Summary

The Financial Accounting team supports Deriva Energy’s business. Team members actively partner with the business to support a growing portfolio of non-regulated renewable assets. The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for monthly close, analyzing account reconciliations, facilitating certain cash receipts and payments each period and performing assigned internal SOX controls. This role requires familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong attributes for accuracy, process improvement, and will be highly detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned areas, meeting a 4-calendar-day close during quarter-end periods and a 5-business-day close during non-quarter-end periods
• Manage and account for complex intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple legal entities
• Perform cash accounting, analysis, and reconciliations, including evaluation and recording of treasury and financing-related transactions
• Prepare and maintain moderate-to-complex balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Execute assigned SOX controls and support internal and external audit requests, testing, and documentation
• Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including process documentation and control design
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to management
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned accounting processes while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
• Three (3) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Desired Qualifications

• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Five (5) years or more of accounting experience, including intercompany accounting, account reconciliations, financial close, and SOX/internal controls
• Experience in a complex, multi-entity environment and with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), including system implementations or enhancements
• Experience with company consolidation and limited liability company/partnership accounting
• Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Power BI, and Power Point
• Public accounting experience (Big Four/large regional)
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to independently manage priorities and drive results
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners

Working Conditions

This role is intended to be located at the Deriva Headquarters office in Charlotte, NC.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Attractive Bonus Potential

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Welcome to Deriva Energy Careers! An Industry Leader

Since 2007, we've grown our business to become one of the nation's top renewable energy companies, managing a portfolio of wind, solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. At Deriva Energy, our mission is to advance the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future and create value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders. We are proud to have some of the most talented, dedicated and knowledgeable people in the industry. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences help create a dynamic and exciting workplace that delivers great results every day. We believe fostering a workforce that encompasses and encourages varied backgrounds and perspectives is critical for business success, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across our company. We know that the best ideas come from having people of different backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills who work together with a shared purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any category protected by law.

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